Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti delivered a keynote address at a symposium on Tuesday and stated that she has three priorities for the U.S. Navy — warfighting, warfighters and the foundation that supports them.
For the warfighting aspect, Franchetti told the audience at the symposium that she wants the service to bring a “decisive combat power,” the Navy said Tuesday.
“We will prioritize the readiness and capabilities required to fight and win at sea, and the logistics and shore support required to keep our Navy fit to fight,” she said.
Other efforts include advancing naval integration with the U.S. Marine Corps, aligning warfighting initiatives with the Joint Force and driving interoperability with allies.
For the second priority, the admiral said she wants to strengthen the Navy team by advancing the use of principles of mission command to empower leaders, providing education and training to sailors and civilians and recruiting and retaining talented individuals.
When it comes to the last priority, Franchetti stated that she wants the service to earn the trust and confidence of the American people by working with Congress to support the Navy, collaborating with industry and academia to address challenges and advancing integrated deterrence.